Prohibitions and Restrictions
PROHIBITED GOODS
The following items are prohibited from entering the country, so do not bring them:
- Cigarettes and beverages manufactured in Brazil, intended for sale exclusively abroad;
- Cigarettes of a brand that is not marketed in the country of origin;
- Firearm Replicas;
- Wild animal species without a license and technical advice;
- Aquatic species for ornamental purposes and agriculture, without permission of the competent agency;
- Counterfeit products and / or pirated;
- Products containing genetically modified organisms;
- The pesticides, their components and related;
- Goods that offend morality, traditions, health or public order; and
- Narcotics Substances or drugs.
It´s forbidden to travellers declare third-party baggage as if it was their own or enter the country with other people´s property as luggage.
Alcoholic beverages, tobacco products or other products containing ingredients that can cause physical dependence or chemical may not integrate the baggage of children or adolescents, even when accompanied by their legal representatives.
RESTRICTED GOODS
Regardless of the value and quantity, some goods are subject to specific controls and require the consent of other agencies to enter in the country. Preferably, these consents should be obtained before passing through customs, avoiding that the goods be retained.
Type of goods | Control Authority |
Animals, plants, and parts, animal or plant products, including food, seeds, veterinary products or pesticides | Internacional Agricultural and Livestock Surveillance System (Vigiagro) |
Medical products, medicines for human use, in vitro diagnostic products, cleaning products, including equipment and parts, tools and materials for aesthetic or dental use, or biological materials | Anvisa |
Weapons, ammunition and other products controlled by the Army Command | Army |
Wild animals | IBAMA |
Telecommunications equipment | ANATEL |
Rough diamonds | National Departament of Mineral Production of the Ministry of Mines and Energy (DNMP) |